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Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Castres face off against Racing 92 in Top 14 Round 14 on Sat 31st December 2022 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST, 05:00 NZST in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.
Castres won the last encounter but Castres are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Racing 92 in 5th and Castres in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Castres vs Racing 92 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Benjamin Urdapilleta successfully kicks the conversion.
A stunning solo try from Gauthier Doubrere
Nolann Le Garrec (Racing 92) is shown a yellow card
Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the points for Castres Olympique.
Benjamin Urdapilleta does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Antoine Gibert makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Antoine Gibert adds the two points for Racing 92.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Guram Gogichashvili dots the ball down from close range.
Antoine Gibert adds the two points for Racing 92.
Incisive passing by Racing 92 is finished off by Maxime Baudonne, as they goes over for the try.
Benjamin Urdapilleta has kicked a penalty goal.
The Racing 92 supporters go wild as Antoine Gibert successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Benjamin Urdapilleta converts the try.
Filipo Nakosi goes on their own for a try.
Antoine Gibert does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Antoine Gibert makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Benjamin Urdapilleta kicks the penalty.